Miss America 1936

Miss America 1936
DateSeptember 12, 1936
PresentersKing Neptune
VenueSteel Pier, Atlantic City, New Jersey
Entrants47
Placements15
WithdrawalsBloomfield, Bridgeport, Bridgeport, Bridgeton, Brooklyn, Cleveland, Connecticut, Conshohocken
ReturnsCamden
WinnerRose Veronica Coyle
 Philadelphia
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Miss America 1936, the tenth Miss America pageant, was held at the Steel Pier in Atlantic City, New Jersey on Saturday, September 12, 1936.[1] Despite winning three of the pageant's contests ("most beautiful girl in evening gown", "most perfect model", and "Miss Outdoors Girl"), Miss Cook County was awarded 3rd runner-up. Miss Connecticut, the 2nd runner-up, won the "Miss Personality" prize, while Miss Philadelphia, Rose Veronica Coyle, sang and tap danced her way to the "Talent Award", as well as winning the coveted crown.[2] Entrants from Pennsylvania took the top honor as well as capturing three other positions in the Top 15.

  1. ^ "Philadelphia Girl is "Miss America"". The La Crosse Tribune. Associated Press. September 13, 1936. p. 1.
  2. ^ Associated Press Wire Photo (1936-09-14). "Win Beauty Awards". The Lowell (MA) Sun. p. 1.